EP Plus Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasms. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.
EP Plus Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Using this medicine can cause some common side effects such as dizziness, weakness, and sleepiness. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Uses of EP Plus Tablet
Pain due to muscle spasm
Benefits of EP Plus Tablet
In Pain due to muscle spasm
EP Plus Tablet treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. EP Plus Tablet also helps reduce fever associated with muscle spasm. Take it as prescribed. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly.
Side effects of EP Plus Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of EP Plus
Dizziness
Weakness
Sleepiness
Headache
Stomach pain
Nausea
How to use EP Plus Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. EP Plus Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How EP Plus Tablet works
EP Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Eperisone and Paracetamol, which relieve pain and relax the muscles. Eperisone is a muscle relaxant. It works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasms. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking EP Plus Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of EP Plus Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
EP Plus Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether EP Plus Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
EP Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
EP Plus Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. However, the use of EP Plus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take EP Plus Tablet?
If you miss a dose of EP Plus Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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EP Plus Tablet is usually used along with rest and physical therapy.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking EP Plus Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
Older adults may have increased drowsiness, confusion, and higher risk of falling while taking EP Plus Tablet.
Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
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FAQs
What can I do, along with taking EP Plus Tablet, to reduce muscle pain?
If you are suffering from muscle pain due to muscle injury or overuse, you should take a rest. Taking rest will help you avoid any further injury and recover efficiently. Make sure that you get plenty of sleep and try to reduce stress. Applying an ice pack to the affected area may help relieve pain and inflammation. If your muscle pain is due to some other disease, follow the advice of your doctor.
Can I get addicted to EP Plus Tablet?
No, there are no known reports of any patient getting addicted to EP Plus Tablet.
Can I stop taking EP Plus Tablet when my pain is relieved?
EP Plus Tablet is usually used for the short term and can be discontinued when your pain is relieved. However, EP Plus Tablet should be continued if you are advised by your doctor to do so.
Can the use of EP Plus Tablet cause damage to liver?
EP Plus Tablet contains paracetamol. This medicine is known to cause harm to the liver, especially in doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, and abnormal liver enzymes.
How long will EP Plus Tablet take to act?
It may take about an hour to see the initial benefit of pain relief after taking EP Plus Tablet.
Will a higher than the recommended dosage of EP Plus Tablet be more effective?
No, taking a higher dose than the recommended dose may not be more effective; rather, it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, which are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for reevaluation.
Are there any special instructions regarding the storage and disposal of EP Plus Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, or other people.
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